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What Is Frank Ocean's New Calvin Klein Advert All About?
Sam Moore Jul 6, 2016 1:12 pm BST
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So here we are once again, friends: back at it again with the Frank Ocean hype. After seemingly confirming on the weekend that his much-hyped third album, the provisionally titled 'Boys Don't Cry', will drop this very month (and haven't we been through that tortured tunnel of emotion before?), it now appears that Frank is finally – finally! – ready to embrace his adoring public.
Yes, after months and years and decades and millennia of time away from the spotlight – bar the occasional Kanye guest spot here and the probably-sort-of-who-knows-what-it-actually-was secret album listening party there – up popped the man formerly known as Christopher Edwin Breaux yesterday in, of all things, a Calvin Klein advert.
Yes, behold, as Frank stars in a short clip that's part of the NYC fashion house's '#MyCalvins' viral campaign for their autumn collection – with similarly well-lit and fashionably-edited videos of Young Thug, Margot Robbie and Colombian attacking ace James Rodriguez (who, in his film, looks terrified of admitting that he's ever experienced love) among the varied array of talent gracing the CK name – in what is a rather beguiling watch. See it for yourself below – go and turn it up to 1080p, if you dare:
But what, if anything, does this new advert tells us about Frank, 'Boys Don't Cry', or the meaning of life in general? Here's a few knee-jerk deconstructions that we can take away from this ever-so-short and rare glimpse of one of the planet's finest creative minds.
Frank is stuck in some sort of Truman Show nightmare
At this point in time, you simply can't rule it out. Should Frank actually be being subjected to the same Big Brother-style of treatment that Jim Carrey's happy-go-lucky character was in the actually-quite-terrifying 1998 film, shouldn't we launch some sort of NATO-style rescue mission to free him for the hyper-constructed reality that CK have imprisoned him in for the purpose of selling some boxer shorts? The answer to this is: yes, yes we should. Think how Obama's Presidential legacy would be inarguably strengthened if he spearheaded the rescue efforts. Best POTUS of all time, they'd say.
What Frank says in this advert is an insight to his current lyrical approach
Addressing the camera, Frank takes time to wax lyrical on… something. "It takes a mind to worry; a conscious to feel ashamed," he says. "But there's no place to hide out here: these skies are filled with planes."
Translation – Frank has written a concept album about the recent surge in sales of drones.
He continues: "You can sort of romanticise about something that's in the past, which is fantasy because it's not exactly how it went down. Fantasy plays the role of almost like the supplement. Drawn fantasy to make things hyper-real, I guess. Saturate the colours."
Nope, us neither.
It's a convincing sermon on why fashion is actually better than making music
No, that's not it.
This one-minute advert is actually his third album
If it is, then I'm cancelling my broadband subscription and retreating to a Tibetan monastery.
This one-minute advert is actually Frank's apology for taking so damn long with album3
These visuals are something that Frank Ocean fans – Frankiacs? Oceanites? – the universe over can cling onto, at the very least – because remember, the album is definitely coming this month. Definitely! 100%! It's coming! Here it is!
This one-minute advert is Frank's way of saying "fuck you" to all those moaning about the wait
This is probably more the case than the above.
That, unless we all buy lots of designer boxer briefs, Calvin Klein will withhold 'Boys Don't Cry' forever
Shit, imagine if this was true?
That we've all become so frenzied about any minuscule movement in Frank's life that we've all gone a little bit insane since we had our fill of 'channel ORANGE'
Naaaaaah. We just want to hear the 2016 version of 'Pyramids', don't we? That's not too much to ask at all.
That this trailer is actually the beginning of a slew of pubic activity from Frank, which will soon peak with the imminent release of 'Boy's Don't Cry'
Well, yes. This would be very nice indeed, wouldn't it? This advert may soon be a mere footnote in the recent history of Frank Ocean, especially if the album actually drops this month, as promised. And, if he's true to his words here – "If you start to have it and you keep it up for four or five weeks, and then you stop – you feel like you're missing something in your day. That's what music is for me. It feels like a necessary act" – then we're about to receive a creative work that has clearly kept Frank pre-occupied in the four years since 'channel ORANGE' like no other.
But, until that notification of new music arrives, we continue our wait. Maybe even do a bit of online shopping while we're at it. Come to think of it, some new boxer shorts wouldn't go amiss…


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Stoke City have not been through a very satisfactory season in their last term in the Premier League and are looking for a turn in their fortune in the upcoming season. They are well aware of the fact that they will have to go up against some of the best teams in Europe and for that, will have to bring in a number of new players in the team to strengthen their side.
A number of players have been eyed by Mark Hughes, the current man in charge at the Bet365 Stadium, to be brought into the line-up for the next season. The Welshman has been kept in charge despite a dissatisfactory performance in the last season. However, he knows that this could be very much his last season in charge of the Potters if he fails to repeat the performance of the two seasons prior to the last one, where he led his club to finish in the ninth position on both occasions.
The Potters have already made a good start in the transfer market by notching up the West Bromwich Albion midfielder Darren Fletcher on a two-year long deal. Nonetheless, Stoke City are looking to bring in more players who might give them the much-needed impetus for getting positive results under their belt in the next season.
Three players who can help them revive their game in the next season are-
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Fabian Delph-
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Travellers flying from Geneva Airport will be able to download content to their mobile devices and access it in-flight.
The airline's new service allows users to access a variety of content from SWISS radio and TV, plus a number of magazines and newspapers. By using the mobile app, travellers can download the content to their devices to watch on the plane as well.
To access the platform, passengers need to connect to the SWISS e-media Wi-Fi network, which is available at gates B31, 32, 33 and 34 and B41, 42, 43 and 44. It can also be accessed in the SWISS Business, Senator and First Lounges. Once connected, a new web page will open automatically and direct them to the SWISS e-media homepage.
SWISS is working with SITA to provide this service and the three-month trial started on 7 July. However, it is exclusively for SWISS travellers flying from Geneva Airport.
Arnaud Delaloye, SWISS' Marketing Distribution Manager, said: "We see SWISS e-media as a major innovation that will further enhance the air travel experience for our customers from Geneva.
Dave Bakker, SITA's President for Europe, added: "More and more travellers want to have global access to entertainment and information via their own devices or onboard their flights.


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from warnings import warn
import inspect
from .conflict import ordering, ambiguities, super_signature, AmbiguityWarning
from .utils import expand_tuples
import itertools as itl

class MDNotImplementedError(NotImplementedError):
    """ A NotImplementedError for multiple dispatch """

def ambiguity_warn(dispatcher, ambiguities):
    """ Raise warning when ambiguity is detected

    Parameters
    ----------
    dispatcher : Dispatcher
        The dispatcher on which the ambiguity was detected
    ambiguities : set
        Set of type signature pairs that are ambiguous within this dispatcher

    See Also:
        Dispatcher.add
        warning_text
    """
    warn(warning_text(dispatcher.name, ambiguities), AmbiguityWarning)

_unresolved_dispatchers = set()
_resolve = [True]

def halt_ordering():
    _resolve[0] = False

def restart_ordering(on_ambiguity=ambiguity_warn):
    _resolve[0] = True
    while _unresolved_dispatchers:
        dispatcher = _unresolved_dispatchers.pop()
        dispatcher.reorder(on_ambiguity=on_ambiguity)

class Dispatcher(object):
    """ Dispatch methods based on type signature

    Use ``dispatch`` to add implementations

    Examples
    --------

    >>> from multipledispatch import dispatch
    >>> @dispatch(int)
    ... def f(x):
    ...     return x + 1

    >>> @dispatch(float)
    ... def f(x):
    ...     return x - 1

    >>> f(3)
    4
    >>> f(3.0)
    2.0
    """
    __slots__ = '__name__', 'name', 'funcs', 'ordering', '_cache', 'doc'

    def __init__(self, name, doc=None):
        self.name = self.__name__ = name
        self.funcs = dict()
        self._cache = dict()
        self.ordering = []
        self.doc = doc

    def register(self, *types, **kwargs):
        """ register dispatcher with new implementation

        >>> f = Dispatcher('f')
        >>> @f.register(int)
        ... def inc(x):
        ...     return x + 1

        >>> @f.register(float)
        ... def dec(x):
        ...     return x - 1

        >>> @f.register(list)
        ... @f.register(tuple)
        ... def reverse(x):
        ...     return x[::-1]

        >>> f(1)
        2

        >>> f(1.0)
        0.0

        >>> f([1, 2, 3])
        [3, 2, 1]
        """
        def _(func):
            self.add(types, func, **kwargs)
            return func
        return _

    @classmethod
    def get_func_params(cls, func):
        if hasattr(inspect, "signature"):
            sig = inspect.signature(func)
            return sig.parameters.values()

    @classmethod
    def get_func_annotations(cls, func):
        """ get annotations of function positional paremeters
        """
        params = cls.get_func_params(func)
        if params:
            Parameter = inspect.Parameter

            params = (param for param in params
                      if param.kind in
                      (Parameter.POSITIONAL_ONLY,
                       Parameter.POSITIONAL_OR_KEYWORD))

            annotations = tuple(
                param.annotation
                for param in params)

            if all(ann is not Parameter.empty for ann in annotations):
                return annotations

    def add(self, signature, func, on_ambiguity=ambiguity_warn):
        """ Add new types/method pair to dispatcher

        >>> D = Dispatcher('add')
        >>> D.add((int, int), lambda x, y: x + y)
        >>> D.add((float, float), lambda x, y: x + y)

        >>> D(1, 2)
        3
        >>> D(1, 2.0)
        Traceback (most recent call last):
        ...
        NotImplementedError: Could not find signature for add: <int, float>

        When ``add`` detects a warning it calls the ``on_ambiguity`` callback
        with a dispatcher/itself, and a set of ambiguous type signature pairs
        as inputs.  See ``ambiguity_warn`` for an example.
        """
        # Handle annotations
        if not signature:
            annotations = self.get_func_annotations(func)
            if annotations:
                signature = annotations

        # Handle union types
        if any(isinstance(typ, tuple) for typ in signature):
            for typs in expand_tuples(signature):
                self.add(typs, func, on_ambiguity)
            return

        for typ in signature:
            if not isinstance(typ, type):
                str_sig = ', '.join(c.__name__ if isinstance(c, type)
                                    else str(c) for c in signature)
                raise TypeError("Tried to dispatch on non-type: %s\n"
                                "In signature: <%s>\n"
                                "In function: %s" %
                                (typ, str_sig, self.name))

        self.funcs[signature] = func
        self.reorder(on_ambiguity=on_ambiguity)
        self._cache.clear()

    def reorder(self, on_ambiguity=ambiguity_warn):
        if _resolve[0]:
            self.ordering = ordering(self.funcs)
            amb = ambiguities(self.funcs)
            if amb:
                on_ambiguity(self, amb)
        else:
            _unresolved_dispatchers.add(self)

    def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        types = tuple([type(arg) for arg in args])
        try:
            func = self._cache[types]
        except KeyError:
            func = self.dispatch(*types)
            if not func:
                raise NotImplementedError(
                    'Could not find signature for %s: <%s>' %
                    (self.name, str_signature(types)))
            self._cache[types] = func
        try:
            return func(*args, **kwargs)

        except MDNotImplementedError:
            funcs = self.dispatch_iter(*types)
            next(funcs)  # burn first
            for func in funcs:
                try:
                    return func(*args, **kwargs)
                except MDNotImplementedError:
                    pass
            raise NotImplementedError("Matching functions for "
                                      "%s: <%s> found, but none completed successfully"
                                      % (self.name, str_signature(types)))

    def __str__(self):
        return "<dispatched %s>" % self.name
    __repr__ = __str__

    def dispatch(self, *types):
        """Deterimine appropriate implementation for this type signature

        This method is internal.  Users should call this object as a function.
        Implementation resolution occurs within the ``__call__`` method.

        >>> from multipledispatch import dispatch
        >>> @dispatch(int)
        ... def inc(x):
        ...     return x + 1

        >>> implementation = inc.dispatch(int)
        >>> implementation(3)
        4

        >>> print(inc.dispatch(float))
        None

        See Also:
            ``multipledispatch.conflict`` - module to determine resolution order
        """

        if types in self.funcs:
            return self.funcs[types]

        try:
            return next(self.dispatch_iter(*types))
        except StopIteration:
            return None

    def dispatch_iter(self, *types):
        n = len(types)
        for signature in self.ordering:
            if len(signature) == n and all(map(issubclass, types, signature)):
                result = self.funcs[signature]
                yield result

    def resolve(self, types):
        """ Deterimine appropriate implementation for this type signature

        .. deprecated:: 0.4.4
            Use ``dispatch(*types)`` instead
        """
        warn("resolve() is deprecated, use dispatch(*types)",
             DeprecationWarning)

        return self.dispatch(*types)

    def __getstate__(self):
        return {'name': self.name,
                'funcs': self.funcs}

    def __setstate__(self, d):
        self.name = d['name']
        self.funcs = d['funcs']
        self.ordering = ordering(self.funcs)
        self._cache = dict()

    @property
    def __doc__(self):
        docs = ["Multiply dispatched method: %s" % self.name]

        if self.doc:
            docs.append(self.doc)

        other = []
        for sig in self.ordering[::-1]:
            func = self.funcs[sig]
            if func.__doc__:
                s = 'Inputs: <%s>\n' % str_signature(sig)
                s += '-' * len(s) + '\n'
                s += func.__doc__.strip()
                docs.append(s)
            else:
                other.append(str_signature(sig))

        if other:
            docs.append('Other signatures:\n    ' + '\n    '.join(other))

        return '\n\n'.join(docs)

    def _help(self, *args):
        return self.dispatch(*map(type, args)).__doc__

    def help(self, *args, **kwargs):
        """ Print docstring for the function corresponding to inputs """
        print(self._help(*args))

    def _source(self, *args):
        func = self.dispatch(*map(type, args))
        if not func:
            raise TypeError("No function found")
        return source(func)

    def source(self, *args, **kwargs):
        """ Print source code for the function corresponding to inputs """
        print(self._source(*args))

def source(func):
    s = 'File: %s\n\n' % inspect.getsourcefile(func)
    s = s + inspect.getsource(func)
    return s

class MethodDispatcher(Dispatcher):
    """ Dispatch methods based on type signature

    See Also:
        Dispatcher
    """

    @classmethod
    def get_func_params(cls, func):
        if hasattr(inspect, "signature"):
            sig = inspect.signature(func)
            return itl.islice(sig.parameters.values(), 1, None)

    def __get__(self, instance, owner):
        self.obj = instance
        self.cls = owner
        return self

    def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        types = tuple([type(arg) for arg in args])
        func = self.dispatch(*types)
        if not func:
            raise NotImplementedError('Could not find signature for %s: <%s>' %
                                      (self.name, str_signature(types)))
        return func(self.obj, *args, **kwargs)

def str_signature(sig):
    """ String representation of type signature

    >>> str_signature((int, float))
    'int, float'
    """
    return ', '.join(cls.__name__ for cls in sig)

def warning_text(name, amb):
    """ The text for ambiguity warnings """
    text = "\nAmbiguities exist in dispatched function %s\n\n" % (name)
    text += "The following signatures may result in ambiguous behavior:\n"
    for pair in amb:
        text += "\t" + \
            ', '.join('[' + str_signature(s) + ']' for s in pair) + "\n"
    text += "\n\nConsider making the following additions:\n\n"
    text += '\n\n'.join(['@dispatch(' + str_signature(super_signature(s))
                         + ')\ndef %s(...)' % name for s in amb])
    return text

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History and visit the Pont des Invalides in Paris
The Pont des Invalides is located in the French capital in franchising the Seine. It measures 152 meters long and 18 meters wide. It is the lowest bridge in the city of Paris and is largely masonry. The construction of this bridge were made between 1854 and 1856. The architects who contributed to the realization of this bridge are PMG Lagalisserie, J. Savarin and P. Vaudrey. It connects Canada's place and the place of Finland.
The construction of the bridge began in 1821. It measured 120 meters and had a single arch. A collapse of the building led to the abolition of the project. The project of building a new bridge is in place for the Universal Exhibition of 1855. It is composed of three batteries, one of which is central. The two old batteries are decorated with sculptures of military trophies. These sculptures are works of Astyanax Scaevola Bosio. The battery acts as a central pedestal two symbolic figures representing the naval victory made by Georges Diebolt and land victory made by Victor Vilain. An increase in the density of the bridge 25 to 30 cm was carried out in 1878.
Sidewalks underwent expansions in 1956. And at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, footbridges and disabled are put in place. The Pont des Invalides is accessible by subway and the nearest stations are: Champs Elysees, Alma Marceau, Clemenceau and Tour Maubourg.
Transfer to Pont des Invalides in Paris
The bridge is disabled at a distance of 19.6 km from Orly Airport to 28.7 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport and 86.7 km from the airport of Beauvais.


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Washington D.C., Nov. 18 (ANI): After Charlie Sheen admitted to being HIV positive, many celebrities have come forward to support his decision to go public with his illness.
Pop star Lady Gaga posted a picture on Instagram, in which the actor is seen talking to Matt Lauer on 'The Today Show,' captioning it "#BraveCharlie @btwfoundation, an opportunity for people all over the world to learn about modern HIV prevention, treatments, and emotional intelligence as it relates to the stigma of the virus," E!Online reports.
Journalist Piers Morgan shared a picture on twitter, in which he is seen interviewing the actor and captioned it, saying "Bravo @charliesheen – that took guts today. Proud to be your mate."
'Two and a Half Men' actress Heather Locklear shared an old picture with the star on Instagram, captioning "My heart hurts. Prayers for Charlie and his family."
During an interview on 'The Today Show,' the 51-year-old actor had admitted that he was HIV positive and said that he was diagnosed four years ago.
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Bridget Regan Cast As Poison Ivy In 'Batwoman' Season 3
James Preston Poole Posted On August 30, 2021
The CW's DC Universe continues to grow. In the most recent development, Batwoman has cast the iconic villain Poison Ivy. According to Variety, the villain will appear in a recurring supporting role, portrayed by Bridget Regan. She will make her debut in the third season.
Perhaps best known for her role among comic book fans as Dottie Underwood in Agent Carter, Regan is a television veteran. Furthermore, her expansive resume includes series such as White Collar and The Last Ship. This specific version of the character is as follows:
Poison Ivy, a.k.a Pamela Isley, is as former botany student of Gotham University described as a passionate, brilliant scientist with a mind for changing the world for the better. But her plans shifted when she was experimented on by a colleague, injected with various plant toxins which turned her into the infamous Batman villain Poison Ivy. With a formidable power coursing through her veins, Pamela used her powers to do what she thought was right, even if Batman and those closest to her disagreed with her dangerous methods. Now effectively wiped off the board for years, Batwoman and the Bat Team must prepare themselves for Poison Ivy to return with a vengeance.
Regan's specific version of Ivy is an eclectic company of actors getting the chance to portray the role. Most recently, Lake Bell won acclaim her voice work as Ivy on the Harley Quinn series. No matter the quirks of this version, however, Regan's TV history inspires confidence.
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What do you think? Are you looking forward to a new version of Poison Ivy? If so or if not, why? Let us know in the comments below!
Batwoman stars Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder, Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox, Rachel Skarsten as Alice, Meagan Tandy and Sophie Moore, Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton, and Dougray Scott as Colonel Jacob Kane.
James Preston Poole
James Preston Poole is a graduate of the Radio-Television-Program at the University of Texas at Austin. He loves all things Film and Television and always has the hottest take in the room. Lead Film Critic for FullCircle.
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All of the systems are working properly.
Focusing your mind on the fact that you are about to drive a vehicle, which has the capability of being a lethal weapon.
So stick with it and it will soon become second nature.


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At the age of fourteen, I thought that looking into the eyes of the boy I liked was as easy as putting a love letter into his desk drawer. It took less than thirty seconds for me to take a step closer to him without any hesitancy, then I did it. I did come over his desk and I did look at him in the eyes very deeply that my eyes could have popped out. I could do it. I was dauntless, I was a girl.
Now, it is not as simple as what I did when I was fourteen. I have no idea what the heck is wrong with me. It feels like I have no strength to fight against my anxiety and nervousness. Every time I try to be bold and take the very first action, I get this brunt inside my tummy. Each and every time I push myself towards him, my chest feels like it is going to blow up. My lips cannot open up to say any word. My body literally happens to be very rigid. I myself cannot figure out why.
Him. The guy who is standing by the grey wallpapered wall.


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Shaun White Considers Competing In Skateboarding At Its Olympic Debut In 2020
By Associated Press | Feb. 08, 2017, 6:35 p.m. (ET)
Shaun White is interviewed during NBC's "TODAY" Show on Feb. 8, 2017 in New York City.
The next Olympics are still a year away, and already, Shaun White is thinking about the games after that.
And it has nothing to do with the halfpipe.
The world's best-known snowboarder tells The Associated Press he's exploring competing at the Tokyo Summer Olympics in skateboarding, which will be added to the program for 2020.
"It's right there in the distance for me," White said.
Since he was a kid, the 30-year-old White has excelled on both the snow and on the ramps. Of the 23 X Games medals he's won, five of them came in vert at the Summer X Games. But with snowboarding part of the Winter Olympics and no similar option in the Summer Games, White put most of his focus on the snow, and it paid off with gold medals in 2006 and 2010.
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The International Olympic Committee is adding street and park skateboarding, neither of which are White's specialty. Some thought it might count him out for the Summer Games, but he's viewing park skateboarding -- which mixes vertical jumps with street features like rails and stairs -- as a conquerable challenge.
"It's going to take a little learning curve but it won't be too dramatic," White says.
Right now, of course, White's main focus is returning to the top on the halfpipe. Wednesday marked the one-year-out celebration to next year's Olympics in South Korea.
White's fourth-place finish in Sochi at the last Winter Olympics was a stunner -- and it still leaves a sour taste in his mouth, though White says ultimately, it kept his career going.
"I didn't think that would be my last Olympics; I was thinking about Korea," White said. "But people kept bringing it up, and it kept getting spun in the media about that being it for me and I should retire. And I started listening. I started thinking, `Oh, wow, should I?'"
Answer: No.
White doubled down on his fitness, brought 2002 Olympic medalist J.J. Thomas in as his new coach and considers himself as fit and prepared as ever heading into the run-up to Korea.
White struggled at this year's Winter X Games, finishing 11th, but last weekend, he bounced back with a title at the Mammoth Grand Prix -- held at the resort he grew up on and now co-owns.
He will not go into Korea as the prohibitive favorite for gold, the way he entered the last three Winter Games. Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano and Taku Hiraoka won silver and bronze in Sochi behind Iouri Podladtchikov, the iPod, who is also considering trying skateboarding in Tokyo.
White describes his ascent in the two sports as "a hard and strange time in my life when I bounced around" and didn't exactly fit in on either universe. In snowboarding, he was too young (and too successful) to be welcomed in with other top riders; in skateboarding, he says he was, at first, viewed as an outsider coming in to chip away some of the other riders' shot at money and fame.
"I'm obviously taking my time to just focus on Korea right now," White said. "But I'm already talking about trying to build a (skateboarding) setup at my house or somewhere accessible to me in LA so I can start training for that."
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Teachers at 'The Greatest Show on Earth' share nomadic life
By THOMAS PEIPERT, Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) - Just about every week, Maureen Breslin unpacks two portable wooden chests on wheels and stocks her temporary classroom with school supplies. Her teaching career has led her on a winding path across the United States, taking her to a different city _ and a different classroom _ almost every week. Her students: traveling child performers in "The Greatest Show on Earth."
Since February, the 28-year-old Breslin has taught young performers and the children of performers in the Red Unit of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
But her classes are a far cry from clown school. She teaches subjects ranging from math to social studies five days a week for 11 months a year _ holding class in small, fluorescent-lit conference rooms and backstage areas at the arenas that house the circus.
"One of my first school rooms was a skybox in Cincinnati," she said. "It really depends week to week on what the arena itself is like."
Three teachers, one for each of the circus' traveling units, instruct a total of 40 students throughout the year.
Over the past year and a half, some of Breslin's older students, ages 14 to 17, have missed out on high school football games, dances and the typical school day. But they've traveled to dozens of cities, seeing the sights most students can only read about in books. By the end of the current show's two-year tour, they will have visited 80 cities.
The transient lifestyle can be tough on the students.
"I've had to adapt to certain things in the circus," said Ivan Vargas, a 15-year-old performer whose great-great-great grandfather started a family tradition when he began traveling with circuses in Mexico.
In Dallas, Vargas worked on algebra problems as clowns in colorful makeup strolled through the halls and elephants quietly grazed on piles of hay in the parking lot of the American Airlines Center.
He and his classmates, all members of the Chicago-based Windy City Acrobats, didn't seem distracted.
"I've been with the circus my whole life," Vargas said. "I was literally born during the show. My father kept running back to the hospital after each act."
But for some, Ringling Brothers is more than work or school. It's a safe haven from where they grew up.
"In a way, the circus is a ticket out of it," 17-year-old Omar Dudley said of the rough Chicago neighborhood he left behind. "Being in the circus exposed us to all these different things. It helped us know what we want in life."
A show member since January 2005, Dudley said he prefers the close-knit atmosphere of the circus school over the public and private schools he attended back home.
"This school is totally different," he said. "It's more personal."
Breslin said she works with 14 students, far fewer than the 100-plus she dealt with while teaching social studies at a public high school in suburban Pennsylvania for two years.
"I think the freedom and flexibility of it, the ability to be the teacher, the lesson planner and the principal is appealing to me," she said.
At about noon, seven children, ages 7 to 11, slowly filed into a small room tucked in a side hallway of the arena in Dallas. They sat at two long folding tables and took out their homework.
Though they're not performers, several have spent most of their lives in the circus. Their parents include a tiger trainer, a bandleader, a concessions worker and the leader of a dog and miniature horse show.
During weekdays, Breslin alternates three-hour class periods between older and younger students. At any given time, she could be teaching math, grammar, counting, reading, literature, geography or science.
"I hate to say it's more responsibility," she says. "It's just a different kind of responsibility because you're not just one teacher that they're going to see during the day."
Once class is over, it's show time for the older students, who perform high-flying basketball and jump rope routines. After that, it's time to catch a bus back to the Ringling Brothers' circus train _ their home on wheels during the tour.
At the end of their stay, Breslin and her students repack the wooden chests and prepare for the train ride to the next city _ a move that for them marks the beginning of just another typical school week.
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Members of the South County Advisory Council don't want mobile home residents to be forced to find new places to live, and they are asking San Luis Obispo County planners to prevent that from happening.
The board reviewed a request from member Reggie Dion to send a letter to county officials requesting their support to ban conversions of mobile home parks to other uses.
These conversions threaten thousands of county residents, who depend on the parks for affordable housing, board members said Monday.
"What has happened in mobile home parks is a tragedy," said SCAC member Istar Holliday.
SCAC board member Phil Henry shared the group's sentiments and said he wants to create a stakeholder group to study the issue and come up with a long-term plan.
Earlier this month, the county Planning Commission recommended to the Board of Supervisors that it adopt a two-year urgency ordinance banning all conversions. During that period, county planners should be directed to develop a permanent land-use designation for mobile homes and find land for additional parks. Randi Block can be reached at 805-347-4580 or rblock@santamariatimes.com. .


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French Open Men's Final Preview: Nadal v Djokovic
June 7, 2014 by Marilee Gallagher
The French Open men's tennis final will be fought out by the two favorites, eight-times champion Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who seeks his first Roland Garros title (Sunday, 9am EST). With so much history between the two best players in the world, expect this one to be another classic.
The top-ranked men's player will face the second ranked men's player in a grand slam final. Stop me if you've heard that one before. Seriously, anything else would be surprising but this, this is just text book.
Both Nadal (pictured) and Djokovic were expected to get through their respective quarters en route to the finals and both did. Both were expected to not have too much trouble getting there and both didn't.
Nadal and Djokovic belong in this final because they are by far the two best tennis players in the world and have been for quite some time. Roger Federer's days are numbered and Andy Murray, who underperforms on clay, hasn't been consistent enough to stay in the top four. Nadal and Djokovic on the other hand continue to prove their stature at each grand slam. Predicting them to reach the finals nine out of 10 times really is as close to a sure thing as you can get in this sport.
So maybe it is a broken record but hey, when two guys are so far above the rest in terms of talent, stamina and ability, it only makes sense that they would meet in the finals.
The Greatest Rivalry in Tennis?
For years, Roger Federer, the winningest man in tennis history, ruled the courts. He was dominant on grass and hard courts. He set records and occupied the world number one spot for longer than anyone else had.
Yet, some say he can never be considered as the greatest of all-time and that is because there was one player who was his kryptonite. That man of course was Nadal.
Nadal and Federer have met 33 times and the Spaniard has emerged victorious in 23 of those matchups. 20 of those matchups occurred in tournament finals. Their 2008 Wimbledon Final is still considered the greatest match of all time by many analysts.
While this rivalry has always tended to be a bit one-sided, it has only worsened for Federer in recent years. Age and time seem to be taking a toll on the ultimate champion as his ranking has slipped and he hasn't won a major in his last seven attempts or two years.
As a result, Nadal and Federer haven't faced off in a grand slam final since 2011's French Open. In addition, 2013 was the first year since 2010 that the pair not meet in a grand slam final.
Nadal did however meet Djokovic in the US Open final in 2013. The pair have also met in eight grand slam finals and one semifinal since 2010. They have made it clear to the tennis sphere that there is a new top rivalry in tennis and unlike Federer-Nadal, a rivalry that is nowhere near one-sided.
Djokovic and Nadal have actually met more times than Federer and Nadal. In fact with 42 total head-to-heads, Djokovic and Nadal have played each other more than any other pair in Open Era history. The pair also hold the record for most finals played against one opponent (22) and most matches played against one opponent at a grand slam (12). Nadal leads the head-to-head but only slightly. He has a 22-19 edge but Djokovic has won each of the last four.
This is the French though and it is a whole different animal for Nadal, the man they call the "Clay Court King." Nadal and Djokovic have met four previous times at Roland Garros and each of those times the Spaniard has been victorious. He is a big part of the reason why Djokovic does not have the career grand slam, something he is hoping to rectify in this match.
Nine-Time or First Time?
Sunday's match features Nadal going for his incredible ninth French Open title in 10 years. Even more remarkably, Nadal has not lost a French Open that he has actively contested. He has won his last 31 consecutive matches at Roland Garros and has a career 98.4 winning percentage there as well.
In short, Djokovic will need a miracle if he hopes to win his first French Open title. If anyone can beat Nadal at Roland Garros though, Djokovic has the best shot. It is slim one, don't get me wrong, but it is something.
For Djokovic, the win has historical significance as well. It would mark the first French Open title for the Serbian and the last piece in his own quest for the career grand slam, something Nadal achieved when he was just 24.
As I mentioned, the slightly younger Djokovic has won the last four including a Masters series title on clay. That is big considering Nadal's propensity for clay. And while Djokovic has yet to beat Nadal at the French, he has been the closest to doing so than anybody has in years with his 2012 semifinal performance. It is worth noting that final was the last time those two met at Roland Garros.
Nadal v Djokovic Betting Picks Verdict
Djokovic has been playing well lately and had a solid French. Unfortunately, so did Nadal, only dropping one set and doing so to countryman David Ferrer. And again, it is worth repeating that this is Nadal's court and he certainly is the king.
That said, as much as I do believe Djokovic has a chance and as much as I think this will be an instant classic like their 2012 Australian Open Final, I'd be a fool to advise you to bet against Nadal. So I won't.
Take Nadal to win his ninth French Open in a four-set victory over Djokovic. There really is no other option. Americans can bet on Nadal to win on the moneyline at best odds of -125 (4/5) with BetOnline Sportsbook, while all other nations should back him with Bet365.
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Solidarity with Kashmir
TENS of thousands of citizens attended public gatherings large and small across the country in answer to the government's call to demonstrate solidarity with Kashmiris on Friday — day 26 of India's brutal clampdown of the occupied region. Where Kashmiris have been denied the right to be heard, Pakistanis collectively lent their voices, in scenes resonant with the support and sympathy they have for Kashmiris and their struggle for self-determination.
Indeed, Pakistan has long been telling the world about India's blatant human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir. But now, despite the fact that Delhi may believe it can continue its odious campaign in the held region with impunity, many independent international voices too are finally noticing that the 'world's largest democracy' is unleashing torture and death on the Kashmiri people.
Read: Stories of torture following annexation by India emerge from occupied Kashmir
As per a BBC report, Delhi's military enforcers in the held region have undertaken a campaign of violence and intimidation, using extrajudicial methods to torture and maim Kashmiris suspected of having sympathies for freedom fighters. One victim who spoke to the British media outlet said he implored his tormentors: "Don't beat us, just shoot us."
The accounts of Kashmiri villagers as documented by the BBC are truly horrifying; they reveal a sordid campaign of beatings, night raids and electric shocks. There are graphic pictures of victims beaten black and blue, while one Kashmiri youth said the Indians threatened to frame him if he didn't become an informant. The Indian military has, predictably, dismissed the report as "baseless". However, it is also a fact that officials and doctors refused to speak to the media, indicating the wave of fear that has gripped the held region.
The BBC report is important for many reasons; primarily, it shines a light into a region that has been under Delhi's lockdown for nearly a month. With such little information coming out of held Kashmir, reports such as these play a key role in exposing India's charade that 'all is well' in the occupied region.
The fact is that IHK has been turned into a giant concentration camp for its inhabitants, as Modi and company seek to subdue the region in classic colonial fashion.
If India claims that the situation is normal in Kashmir, then it should open the held region to international observers to assess matters for themselves. But obviously this will not be done, as the RSS fanatics ruling Delhi have something — in fact plenty — to hide in IHK from the world.
Now, it is incumbent upon the UN, as well as the flag-bearers of democracy and human rights, to ask India to explain itself.
Can a state that claims to respect fundamental rights be allowed to get away with such brutality in this day and age? The Kashmiris who have been tortured and maimed by Delhi's armed goons will certainly want to know.
Security in Muharram
LAW-ENFORCEMENT agencies in the country are once again tasked with the sensitive job of ensuring complete security during Muharram. The system is being fine-tuned at various levels and the calls for alert are accompanied by quick refreshers about the annual assignment. Religious leaders belonging to various sects and particularly those who are going to host religious events during the month are being asked to liaise closely with the police in their area. The participation of these organisers in the security arrangements is absolutely essential to get the critical balance right. Law-enforcement personnel have to be on their toes and one step ahead of anyone with any adventurous ideas in their mind. The arrest of two people in Taxila the other day over an attempt at spreading sectarian hatred is an example of how keen the mischief-makers are to use the relatively new tools easily available to them. Thus social media is another front the police and others on their side must keep a close eye on. Managing public events all over the world is always exacting for law enforcement. The idea is to not intimidate but facilitate the large numbers taking part, providing them with as conducive an environment as possible. In this case, since the Muharram events are going to be spread over many days, in fact over several weeks, this security effort must guard against laxity. The effort has to be sustained by regular monitoring, frequent checks and reinforcements and encouragement, most importantly from the high command.
The security system set up during Muharram over the last few years has been at its most vigilant. Expectations are high that this year, too, the arrangements will be top-level. One peculiar but understandable recent tendency is to look at violence in Muharram, or the lack of it, as a barometer for terrorism in the country. Now, while there may have been a drop in the incidence of acts of terrorism generally, this must not lead to any complacency in the ranks of the law enforcers out to perform their duty in good numbers. There have been in the recent past incidents obviously aimed at creating sect-based disharmony. No one should doubt the intent of the troublemakers, and let there be no false sense of security just because these attacks have occurred at a distance from 'your home' or 'your city'. The security apparatus must be particularly vigilant during Muharram.
Crackdown on gutka.
FOR a type of potentially fatal yet easily preventable disease, and one that often causes terrible disfigurement, oral cancer continues to afflict a shocking number of people in this country. According to latest figures by the World Cancer Research Fund, Pakistan ranks second in the list of countries with the highest incidence of this disease. In fact, oral cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in Pakistan. The consumption of gutka, mainpuri and other concoctions of chewing tobacco that is prevalent in certain sections of society — mainly in Sindh — is largely to blame for the statistics. On Wednesday, the Sindh High Court ordered a province-wide crackdown against the manufacturers and sellers of these noxious substances. Interestingly, this was in response to an order by a district and sessions judge who ruled — in a departure from all facts to the contrary — that gukta and mainpuri did not fall under the ambit of sections of the Pakistan Penal Code that deal with acts "likely to spread infection or disease dangerous to life". The SHC has rightly underscored that the sale and manufacture of chewing tobacco preparations is illegal.
However, many such crackdowns have been ordered and proved ineffectual in the past. Several factors impede effective compliance — apathy, ignorance and local financial stakes in a hugely lucrative racket. Local administrations turn a blind eye, or at the very least do not bestir themselves to act effectively. Of course there are periodic raids by police here and there, and a few individuals hauled up every few weeks, but soon enough, it is business as usual. Many lower cadre cops are themselves 'stakeholders' in small 'factories' situated in low-income localities where everyone, including children, has easy access to these lethal concoctions. The provincial administration must expedite the passage of legislation dealing specifically with the manufacture and sale of gutka and mainpuri, and considerably enhance punishment for those involved in it. Moreover, it must devise an effective mechanism to prevent this game of whack-a-mole.
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A photo shows one of the waterproof crab-trap tags that Ernie Mason and Sandy Hankewich use to try and stop oversoaking in the waters around Klemtu. (Submitted)
Oversoaked crab traps shows need for shared authority: Kitasoo Guardians
Any longer and the crab are likely to die and go to waste.
Andrew Hudson
Nov. 17, 2018 11:30 a.m.
Ernie Mason knows that even 18 days is a long time to soak a crab trap.
That's the legal limit for leaving a trap underwater. Any longer and the crab are likely to die and go to waste.
Two years ago, Mason and his wife Sandy Hankewich flagged a set of oversoaked traps just north of their home in Klemtu. There were 339 traps in all, and over half were soaked for a month or more.
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It wasn't the first time Mason has seen something similar — since 1993, he has worked the waters around Klemtu as part of the Kitasoo/Xai'xais fisheries program.
But this time was different. This time, Mason and Hankewich had a homemade system of waterproof, date-stamped trap tags and photo evidence to match.
And this time, as the Observer reported in September, their work led to a $31,200 fine against two lifelong fishermen, not only for oversoaking the traps near Klemtu, but also for cutting up live halibut for bait while fishing north of Masset.
Most of that penalty will now fund fish habitat conservation projects around Haida Gwaii.
"We need to do everything we can to keep an eye on the food source, for the future generations," Mason said.
Hankewich agreed.
"There's a very heavy reliance on food fish here," she said, speaking of Klemtu.
While two years was a long wait, Mason and Hankewich were happy with the end result, even though they had hoped to present their evidence in court (the fishermen pled guilty before they got a chance).
But they say it could all go much better if only local people had the authority to step up enforcement.
Mason said in this case and others, they have reported fisheries violations to the DFO office in Bella Bella.
"We've called before and been told they have a trip planned in a week or 10 days, then hear nothing," he said, noting that the office is a three-hour boat ride away.
"I think they're pretty short-staffed there, too."
In other cases of suspected oversoaking, Mason said the DFO asked if they had a set date for the traps — something that is only recorded in the fishermen's log books or the records of third-party monitoring companies.
So, like big-city parking cops who chalk tires to see if drivers are over-parking their cars, Hankewich and Mason came up with a system of waterproof tags that let crab fishers know their traps are being monitored.
A note on the tag asks the fishers to remove them when they pull the trap, and there is a phone number for the Kitasoo/Xai'xais Stewardship Authority if they have any questions.
When Mason and Hankewich found the 339 oversoaked traps in 2016, they notified the local Kitasoo/Xai'xais Guardian Watchmen as well as the DFO — it's a grassroots effort that grew out of the Haida Gwaii Watchmen program.
Sam Harrison, a lawyer and consultant with the Kitasoo/Xai'xais Stewardship Authority, said the Watchmen knew the traps were down, knew they were killing crabs, but did not have the authority to pull them.
Had DFO worked more closely with the Watchmen, Harrison said, many crabs could have been protected and the penalties still imposed.
"It's an ongoing issue that we don't have that authority under Canadian law," Harrison said.
"The Guardian Watchmen here really want to work with Canada, and to do the monitoring for DFO."
Harrison noted that the Kitasoo/Xai'xais have authority to enforce respectful fishing under hereditary, Indigenous law that goes back thousands of years.
"What we're trying to do is bring that authority in line with Canada's authority — not to displace Canada's authority entirely, that's not the goal."
"The goal is to work in partnership with Canada's rules."
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A row of townhomes in in different stages of construction, soon to be ready for sale.
It's no secret that California is grappling with a housing shortage, but a new report quantifies how serious the problem is.
Developers are building an average of 80,000 new California homes a year, but that falls well below the 180,000 that are needed, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The department's "California Housing Future: Challenges and Opportunities" report shows new home construction is being constrained by a variety of factors, including regulatory barriers, high permitting costs and diminishing public resources.
California will need more than 1.8 million additional homes by 2025 to keep pace with the state's ever-growing population. The state housing and community development department and state Department of Finance determined the state's housing need based on population projections and household formation data.
California's current population of 39 million people live in 13 million households scattered across 58 counties and 482 cities.
The state's population is expected to swell to 50 million by 2050.
Nearly 40 percent of those new residents will live in Southern California. That population surge will fuel the need for more than 68,000 new homes each year in the region.
Homebuilders point to several reasons for the shortage of new homes.
"The biggest constraint is a lack of available land," said Bill Holman, vice president of land development for Christopher Homes and for Rosedale Land Partners, master developer of the 1,250-home planned community of Rosedale in Azusa. "Southern California is pretty spread out and opportunities for large-scale developments are often far from where people want to live.
Many developers have also pointed to the California Environmental Quality Act, which requires state and local agencies to identify significant environmental impacts that projects would create. Developers must avoid or mitigate those impacts whenever possible.
"The approval process can take years to get through, so a real estate cycle could have come and gone by the time you get your master plan approved," Holman said.
The resulting shortage in homes has boosted home prices and whittled housing affordability to the point where many Californians can't afford a home. Mel Wilson, broker and owner of Mel Wilson & Associates Realtors in Northridge, witnesses that phenomenon nearly every day.
All of these factors are eating away at the state's economy.
The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that California's housing shortage is costing the state $143 billion to $233 billion in lost economic output, primarily from consumption that's crowded out by high housing costs and lost construction activity.
Recent figures from CoreLogic reveal how much home prices have risen over the past year.
Azusa's median home price for September was $449,250, up nearly 20 percent from the year-ago price of $375,000. But bigger year-over-year increases were seen in such cities as Foothill Ranch (26.9 percent), Westlake Village (25 percent), La Cañada Flintridge (22.3 percent) and Chino Hills (20.4 percent), among others.
High prices and a lack of inventory have also led to overcrowding in homes and increased homelessness, which disproportionately affect seniors, low-paid farm workers and people with disabilities.
On any given night in 2016 more than 118,000 people experienced homelessness in California. That accounted for 22 percent of the nation's entire homeless population.
Beacon Economics released a trio of reports last year that said the search for more affordable housing is sending low and middle-income workers out of the state, while higher-wage workers continue to move in.
Homeownership rate is third-lowest in U.S.
The "California Housing Future: Challenges and Opportunities" report shows that California's homeownership rate has fallen below the national level with a significant gap that has persisted since the 1970s.
In 2014, the California's rate stood at 53.7 percent — the third-lowest in the nation.
Between 2006 and 2014, the number of homes that were owner-occupied fell by nearly 250,000 in California, while the number of renter-occupied units increased by about 850,000.
The "California Housing Future: Challenges and Opportunities" report was compiled with input from UC Berkeley, USC, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and a variety of other state agencies.
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Samuel Murison — A Science of Human Nature?
I am the Research Assistant on the SCINAT project. Prior to joining the SCINAT team I worked at the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy at University College London. I received my BA in Anthropology and Philosophy from the University of Adelaide, and my MSc in Medicine, Science & Society (with Distinction) from King's College London.


The NACR is NOT a treatment center or a counseling center. It is NOT a support group network. It's just a bunch of people who are doing the hard work of building a life characterized by sobriety and serenity. All of us learn eventually that it is not a journey we can successfully finish by ourselves. We need each other. And the NACR is just one way of connecting with other people who understand the joys and terrors of the recovery process. Visit www.nacr.org where you will find all kinds of resources including several discussion forums, video workshops, articles, links to other helpful resources and a lot more.


a. The norm and reliability measure creates a self-reported test.
Many students experience test anxiety which frequently occurs during taking tests and at the risk of their consequences. Sufferers display this specific anxiety before taking a test and during the actual test-taking. The symptoms consist of specific, cognitive sections, and physiological effects (Pekrun, 2001). Test anxiety is a common phenomenon and drastically impacts students' academic progress as well as, their physical and mental well-being. Given the pressures and increased number of tests required for an education, there is a necessity for construct development, a valid scale creation, and an analysis to measure test anxiety effects on students with the potential of academic and future issues.
This essay analyzes how this instrument is normalized and its reliability measures, determine the number of participants in the study, and defines their characteristics. In addition, it explains to whom the instrument is generalized, how validity is established and describes the item selection methodology. Lastly, it discusses whether cut-off scores are established and explains how the item selection is evaluated.
"The instrument norm is designed for a group of test takers as a reference for evaluation, interpretation, and context placement of their individual test scores" (Cohen, Swerdlik ; Sturman, 2018, I-26). In this instance, a norm-referenced test would establish a baseline to exam cognitive functions using score comparisons and performance statistics to test its impact on test anxiety. For example, data may include poor test preparation to students' traits of freezing on a test to heightened self-confidence. Using previouslysur established reliability measurements provide a method to compare similar constructs to other tests. A tool for reliability measurement is situation-specific to focus on emotional and cognitive measurements. This would emphasize study habits and skills, test perceptions, emotional factors and possibly, cognitive scale measurements for consistency over time (Cohen, Swerdlik & Sturman, 2018).
We are working with a small population; therefore, the sample size is larger. This study has 400 students from local elementary, middle school, high school, and one university. For an equal representation, 25 male and 25 female (50) students will be randomly selected from each group and age appropriate according to grade level. Collection of data would occur during study hall and through study groups and surveys the one week prior to final exams where anxiety would be the highest.
In the article Anxious for Success….(n.d.), it was found that test anxiety correlates to a subsection of performance stressors and consists of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological characteristics. Each sample has its own unique stressors indicated in Table 1. Test anxiety characteristics surpass normal levels of studying students, when placed in stressful circumstances, that result in students performing poorly. The New York State Board found students who exhibit test anxiety often view testing situations as an aversive personal threat. When this occurs, they display high levels of anxiety under testing or evaluating conditions (Anxious for Success…, n.d.).
High School	Excessive worry and insomnia, and preoccupied.
'how often do they have anxiety when presented with taking tests and the results of the tests' consequences. Additional insight into the frequency of test anxiety can be obtained by using a random selection of different age groups. Test reliability and the validity of the results are vital to properly score data. Appropriate timing of the test and following testing regulations and procedures will assist with increasing the test's success.
The cut-off score will be established and depend on the success of passing the exam or not. Since the norm test will be baselined, it is imperative that all students exceed the baseline for an accurate measurement. Simultaneously, comparison of scores will help evaluate the factors associated with poor study habits and other test anxiety issues. A standard (cut-off score) is required to establish a subjective argument rather than stating whether the students were successful during the test or not. However, if the test was not successful, justification is required. The cut-off score will provide support to determine the severity of the impact and the anxiety-driven factors effects on the students while testing.
The DSM is very detailed about how worrying, irritability, and how the mind can draw blanks. Not only are these symptoms present, but many others. Sweats, inability to focus, and/or restlessness are other common symptoms of anxiety in general. Therefore, once these symptoms are understood a serious of yes or no questions must be asked. A detailed questionnaire can be given before the exam is even administered to help in detecting who may be suffering from a form of anxiety. In this situation, it would be evident that the factor is the exam the students are about to take. These questions would first be administered to those who have clinically been diagnosed with test anxiety. Once they complete the questionnaire then it can be given to the students. The answers are compared, reviewed and considered prior to taking the exam. This would assist as a preliminary review of which students experience symptoms of test anxiety.
Cohen, R. J., Swerdlik, M. E. ; Sturman, E. D. (2018). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.


Lift up one another. Love on others, even where they are now in their sins. May they find encouragement through your example and the Lord's goodness. This is the moment when God can use you for His kingdom and at the same time draw other people around you to Him. 2God uses us to be a light to this generation and when this concept sinks in, you won't help but want to be led by Him. When the Lord God is in our lives, He will speak to us and lead us to treat people differently. Even when other people mistreat us, He helps us forgive them and only wish the best for their lives. There will be no resentment and all of our walls will be torn down for the glory of God. We forgive freely as God forgives us. This is God's desire, for every person is important in God's eyes and until they die, they have a chance to be saved. They may be way off course now and even be considered our enemy but there is still redemption through the blood of Christ. Solomon spoke on this, when he said, 1"rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth. Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him." We know that God's wrath is upon the wicked but His mercy is also upon those that repent. So if we are found scoffing at other people that do not know God, God's wrath will be upon us.
It is better to pray and love on those that are mean to us, then have God's wrath be upon us also. Jesus said, 3"bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." Do not exchange evil for evil but love one another as Jesus loves us. Jesus continued to say, 3"love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil." It is so important that consider what Jesus said here. Loving our enemies is part of a Christian life. Being a follower of Christ is not always easy but instead, showcasing love to those that don't always deserve it. This is not only true for our enemies but ourselves as well. Do we deserve God's mercy and forgiveness after all the vile things we've done in life? Absolutely not, but God still showcased His love for us and our enemies by dying on the cross. As He takes us in and shows us compassion, when we repent, God does the same for our enemies. This is why we pray for them and continue to love them, right where they are. Because we don't know other people's circumstances, we just trust that our kindness may spark a change in their lives. Showing this type of love is the way of a Christian. Now, if your life is different, then come to Jesus today and repent.
Oh Lord, help us to show kindness to everyone around us. May Your love shine through us and into other people's lives. I pray that more people will be uplifted while being in our presence and that they will be at peace. That the Holy Spirit will take over the atmosphere and give them rest. It is You that lifts us up, therefore, we are to also lift up and love our neighbor. To showcase Your peace, while among them is an amazing gift and only You could help us do such things. We know that we ourselves are incapable of living a life of charity but with You in our lives, we are more than conquerors. You lead us to love those that hate us. Even those people that hurt us, You help us forgive them. In this life, where so many hurtful things happen to us every day, You help us show mercy to these people. Your compassion takes over our lives and gives us over to be kind and considerate of everyone's needs. Yes Lord, You help us put others' lives first. You give us over to pray for our enemies and help us continue to bless them. This is the happiness You give. We are just so grateful that You can use us for Your kingdom. For You to shine down on us and other people, through us, is a gift that we cherish. I love You Lord. Amen.


Going through high school looking different from your school mates can be challenging. I am a 22-year-old woman who is 5'1 and I have always been short since middle school compared to everyone my age. Since I am short, I have always had small feet, so I have to wear a size 5 shoe. There are many times I have felt sad and disappointed by situations I have been through because I had small feet. I am sure even when people are tall and have bigger feet that makes them feel disappointed. However, I always found a way to appreciate and accept what I have and I am sure all of you can do the same.
There is always one thing or another that people seem to find in order to call people names while being in school. While growing up everyone always made fun of how small my feet are and how I would wear small shoes. At first, I would get annoyed and angry about it; however, the more I started appreciating myself and seeing how lucky I am to even walk no matter what my shoe size is, the more confident I got. This helped me ignore what people said to me about my feet and stopped bothering me. The more I ignored people's comments the less they made fun of me.
Dressing up for events and outings with friends is common with teenage girls. During this time friends share each other's clothes and shoes with one another. It always used to be sad when I would not be able to fit into my friend's shoes or they could not borrow my shoes because they were small. However, as time went by, I saw how nice it actually was as I would get to keep my shoes to myself and no one else could have them or how it was an advantage as my shoes would be unique from everyone else's as my size was not common.
Having to go to many stores in order to look for shoes can be tiring. Since I am a size 5 it is always difficult to find a pair of shoes that I see in stores and want. Most of the times I have to walk out of the stores empty handed. There are times I must to the kids' section in order to buy a pair of shoes for myself and this can get awkward. This would be the same for teenagers who have to go to the woman section to purchase shoes. However, there is always an option for online shopping. Hannah's Shoebox and this will make you happy.
So true and so inspiringf!!!
So inspiring! I also wear shoes but my feet are bigger. I love you for sharing and feeling comfortable to share! I also have a blog at https://cateeronemo.blogspot.com. Feel free to check it out!


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Dr. Thomas Steidler is a pathologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Steidler is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Steidler can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Steidler may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Dr. Steidler's career in medicine began in 1996, when he graduated with his Medical Degree from the Univ Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd . After medical school, Dr. Thomas J Steidler M.D. completed residency at Penrose-St Francis Hltcare Sys, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Steidler is board certified in Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Thomas J Steidler M.D. currently provides care to patients at 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
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Missile-destroying Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle intercepts target
Successful test takes place high over the Pacific
Raytheon's Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle destroyed an intermediate range ballistic missile target in space on Sunday, marking the first successful intercept for the latest variant of the EKV and the ninth for the overall program.
"This is an important moment for our nation," said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, president of Raytheon Missile Systems. "The successful test reflects the tireless systems-engineering work by a joint government-industry team to ensure the U.S. is protected from long-range ballistic missiles."
The intercept took place during a Missile Defense Agency test of Boeing's Ground-based Midcourse Defense System, which is designed to protect the U.S. against long-range ballistic missile attack by destroying incoming threats in space.
The intermediate range ballistic missile target used in the test was launched from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, while the Ground-based Interceptor was fired from Vandenburg Air Force Base in California.
Once in space, the interceptor released the EKV, which identified the target, tracked it and destroyed it. EKVs carry no warheads and eliminate targets by force of impact alone.
The performance of the EKV in this test builds on last year's successful non-intercept flight test and validates the latest design, known as the "CE II" variant.
"Raytheon is 100 percent committed and invested in providing innovative, reliable kill vehicles for the protection of the US," said Wes Kremer, vice president of Air and Missile Defense Systems. "Today is proof that we have fully resolved the issues discovered in previous tests, and I am confident in the system deployed today."
A Ground-Based Interceptor missile streaks toward space on June 22. (Missile Defense Agency photo)
Kremer said Raytheon supports the need for a redesign to the current EKV, which was originally deployed by presidential decree in prototype status in 2004.
"Raytheon supports a robust EKV redesign that further increases reliability, testability and maintainability of the fleet," Kremer said. "We know exactly what it will take to mature the EKV from its prototype status into a mature, consistently performing program, and we can do it while significantly reducing costs."
That sentiment was echoed by Sharon Walk, director of Raytheon's Space Systems Operations, who oversees the Space Factory where the EKV and Standard Missile-3 kill vehicles are made.
Raytheon kill vehicles are built by the same engineers using the same equipment, and the lessons learned on the highly successful SM-3 program will be applied to future generations of EKV, Walk said.
"We have the talent, technology and manufacturing equipment to not only support current designs, but also to stay ahead of future ones," Walk said.
Launch Infographic
Raytheon completes $9.2 million Space Factory expansion
Inside the Space Factory
Bigger & better: The evolution of a ballistic missile killer
Raytheon to resume production of warhead after successful test (Reuters)
Raytheon kill vehicle destroys complex, long-range ballistic missile target in space
Aegis Ashore launches Standard Missile-3 for first time
U.S. Navy deploys Standard Missile-3 Block IB for first time
Standard Missile-3 IIA completes critical design review
EKV media handout
Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle
Standard Missile-3


The Wonders: Why do I react?
« Do you see yourself as lacking?
"It's because it's the easiest thing to do.
You love to react. You enjoy it. It's part of what defines you from your own perspective. It is that which you yourselves can choose to do without choosing to do it. In other words, it is an involuntary perspective. At least that's what you think.
And so reaction is quite easy. If someone says to you you're the ugliest person in the world, you react. If someone says to you you're the nicest person in the world, you react. Regardless of what the reaction is, regardless of what the intent is behind the reaction, the reaction occurs because there's an unwillingness within yourselves to view your existence as a series of choices.
Why is it then that when you find yourself angry, that the physicality, the emotional, and the mental reacts? Why is it that there is an action in response to, which is in effect a reaction?


June kicked off another incredible edition of Dirtybird Records' annual Dirtybird BBQ in Oakland's Middle Harbour Shoreline Park. Throughout the event, eager fans flooded into the park amid the addictive concoction of BBQ fumes, Dirtybird bass, and that rare bay area sunshine. With the record label's deep and thriving bay area roots, the event was full to the brim of fans eager to get their groove on and join the tight-knit, fun-loving Dirtybird community. With those fans in mind, our team hit the park and brought something new to the scene.
Dressed to the teeth with Dirtybird swag, scouts hats, aviator glasses, and BBQ essentials, our brand ambassadors hit the crowds armed with thousands of flyers for one of Dirtybird's iconic flash sales for their merchandise. Not surprisingly, the crowd full of Dirtybird fans were more than happy to take the fliers and learn more about the sale.
While it may seem like overkill to some, there truly is no better way to reach your fanbase for an upcoming event than at the event preceding it! While you have a crowd of people passionate and motivated enough about your company and event in one place, that is the time, above all others, when the effort needs to be committed to carrying on that energy to the next event.
At Culture Vulture, we do the heavy lifting for this type of promo and we do it in style. Sure, you can put up some posters around your event and make an announcement over the PA, but these types of promotions pale in comparison to the influence and effectiveness of vibrant and sociable brand ambassadors who both know your audience and look the part!
If your company is holding an event that you would like to perform a similar activation at or would like us to promote your brand or event at another upcoming event, please feel free to contact us here.


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2018 B2B Video Completion Rates and Other Benchmarks
This year B2B marketers have named video as their top lead generation tactic, but keeping B2B buyers engaged can sometimes be a struggle. New video benchmarks from Vidyard [download page] offers insights into completion rates for business-related videos, and the results are encouraging.
While the average length of a business-related video in 2018 (on Vidyard's platform) was found to be just over 4 minutes (down from a little over 6 minutes in 2017), the vast majority (73%) of videos produced by businesses are 2 minutes or less in length, with 49% being up to a minute long and another 24% being 1-2 minutes long. This marks a significant shift from 2016 when the average video length was more than 13 minutes. Vidyard attributes this change to businesses understanding that retention rates are better for shorter videos and therefore "creating more concise content with the aim of getting more views to stick with them to the end."
Completion rates across all video types examined in the report averaged 52%. Yet, as proof that shorter videos are better at holding viewers' attention, videos less than 60 seconds long had a completion rate of 68% in 2018. This is compared to the 25% completion rate of the longest videos (more than 20 minutes).
Other Business Video Benchmarks
Beyond just completion rates, the study offers other benchmarks for business-related videos on Vidyard's platform in 2018. Some such results follow.
Business-related video views tend to grow during the week, from 15% share on Mondays to a peak of 22% share on Thursdays before dipping again on Fridays (15%).
Business video consumption tends to peak between the hours of 9AM and 11AM PST, though peak hours are a little earlier (between 8AM and 10AM) on Mondays and Fridays.
The most popular time of the week for viewing business-related videos is Wednesday morning.
Fully 87% of business-related video views occur on desktops, though the 13% attributed to mobile devices is up slightly from 2017 (11%).
Optimizing video content for different browsers? Start with Chrome, which accounted for 61% of views last year.
The number of videos published by businesses varies widely, ranging from a low of 143 for the Public Services, Education and Healthcare category to a high of 425 for the High Tech sector.
There doesn't seem to be a correlation between company size and volume of published videos: while the largest companies (>5,000 employees) publish the most on average (538) annually, the next-largest average (510) was by companies with 31-200 employees.
Q4 averages the highest number of videos published, at around one-third (32%) of the annual total. October is the top month, accounting for roughly one-eighth (13%) itself.
The full report can be downloaded here.
About the Data: The information for this report was collected from anonymized video creation data from a sample of Vidyard customers, representing more than 324,000 videos. The data encompasses the time period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
How DTC Brands Are Using Video Advertising Online Video Consumption Continues to Rise Globally Instagram Benchmarks: Use of Video Increasing Data: New Subscription E-Commerce Benchmarks How Are Email Response Rates Trending? Connected TV Devices Power 3 Times More Premium Video Ad Views Than Desktops in Q4 2018 2018 Webinar Benchmarks: 6 Highlights Google Shopping and Paid Search Benchmarks For Retailers in 2018 The State of Traditional TV: Updated With Q3 2018 Data Video Ad Viewability Update 2018: Benchmarks Across Countries & Devices


Here are collections of songs from almost all Zelda titles. On each page there are Flash-based players to listen, download links for all the msuic, and RSS feeds of all the music which you can put into any RSS/Podcast reciever. Some of the songs are in order in whick they appear in the game, others are in alphabetical order.


The Fight are happy to announce their newest import signing George Wood! Wood is the first English born import player for the Fight. The youngster is set to travel over to the USA from Essex, England and is expected to play in the back row for the Fight.
Wood is currently playing his footy for the Eastern Rhinos in London Premier and also for the Southend Sharks. He's been able to represent East Rugby League in their successful 4-0 campaign throughout the season.
The Fight are very excited for his arrival. He'll arrive June 1st in just enough time for selection of Round 1.


Get a glimpse of grizzly bears, wolves, and other wild beasts at America's most famous national park.
Besides being one of America's most famous national parks, Yellowstone National Park is easily one of the most scenic spots on the planet. From the Lamar Valley to Yellowstone Falls, its nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness are home to grizzly bears, coyotes, wolves, and herds of free-ranging bison, elk, and bighorn sheep. If your family likes to hike and enjoy the great outdoors, you've hit pay dirt. For more information about Yellowstone, click here.
Sign up for a one- or two-hour backcountry horseback trip; look for bears, wolves, bison, and elk on an evening wildlife excursion in the Lamar Valley; hike along the more than 1,100 miles of trails in the park; and don't miss seeing Old Faithful, Yellowstone's hallmark thermal geyser that erupts once every 45 to 90 minutes.
If you go during the winter, visit the nearby National Elk Refuge to take a horse-drawn sleigh ride among an elk herd numbering in the thousands.
Built within walking distance of the famous geyser, the 1904 Old Faithful Inn is a rustic, kid-centric log hotel with an 85-foot-high stone fireplace in the lobby; room rates start around $174 a night. Another option: the newly renovated Lake Yellowstone Hotel, the oldest lodging in the park; room rates start around $149. For information on Yellowstone lodging, click here.
Bring the kids' swimsuits and take in the spectacular mountain vistas while soaking in Yellowstone's Boiling River, a thermal hot spring that used to be a secret spot known only to park rangers.